Experienced In Helping Illinois Parents With Child Support
When you need legal guidance in determining fair child support, enforcing an order or modifying an existing order, you can turn to Shyama S. Parikh, P.C. With more than 18 years of experience practicing family law in the Waukegan area, we have helped numerous clients enforce their rights when it comes to financial support. You can expect us to explain your choices and help you decide on what is best for you and your children.
How Child Support Works In Illinois
Both parents have an obligation to support the minor child(ren) and to be appropriately earning income so that support can be properly calculated. The calculation for child support considers the gross income of both parents, the parenting schedule, and the tax benefits associated with the child(ren). There are also modifications based on payment of support for other children as well as if other children reside in the household of the obligor. The parties may also request a deviation upward or downward if the circumstances are appropriate.
Child support may be paid directly, through the clerk of the circuit court or through a Notice to Withhold Income for support, directly from the employer. Child support may be modified, either an increase or a decrease, upon a substantial change in circumstances. One of the parties must file a motion with the court if they seek a modification; it will not be automatically reviewed by the court. You may be entitled to retroactivity if properly requested.
Are There Other Forms Of Financial Support?
In addition to child support, the parties may be ordered to contribute toward medical insurance, uncovered medical expenses, daycare, school expenses and extra-curricular activities. The court may also require each party to maintain a life insurance policy and will allocate the income tax exemption between the parties, as appropriate. In addition, either party may file a petition asking for a contribution toward college. The court will look at several factors when dividing the costs of the same between the parents and the child.
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You and your children deserve a fair child support arrangement. Our legal team will help you get it. Reach out to us to request your free and confidential consultation. To get in touch, send us an email or call 847-557-1517.
